----Source: Stanley Republican, April 6, 2000

CHARLOTTE L. RUSCH (1930 - 2000)

Charlotte Leona RUSCH, 69, of Owen died on March 31, 2000, at St. Joseph's Hospital Critical Care Unit in Marshfield.

Charlotte was born on July 21, 1930, the daughter of Casper and Mary (SAKACH) MILLER, in Stanley. She was raised by her grandparents after the death of her mother. She grew up and attended local schools and also attended Stanley High School.

Charlotte and Donald RUSCH were united in marriage on March 29, 1949, in Glendive, Montana. In 1950, the young couple moved to farm in the Town of Reseburg, rural Thorp, and later farmed in the Withee area until her husband's retirement in October of 1983.

The lived in Neillsville for a while where Charlotte was employed at the Neillsville Nursing Home. Returning to Owen, Charlotte worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the Clark County Health Care Center for many years and until her recent death. She resided at the Maple Manor apartments in Owen and was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid.

Her husband, Donald RUSCH, passed away May 10, 1984. Parents and infant sister, Rosemarie MILLER, are also deceased.

Charlotte loved the outdoors, working in her garden, reading novels, and sharing time with friends at the casino. Charlotte was a lady always on the go. She had a continual desire to give of herself and to care for the needs of others. Charlotte dedicated her life to her loving family and helping others.

Charlotte will be dearly missed by her children, Bernard RUSCH of Withee, Donald (Vicky) RUSCH of Plover, William (Pam) RUSCH of Owen, Judi (Dan) ERRTHUM of Mosinee, Bev (Steve) KELLEY of Greenwood, Susan KRAUSE of Milwaukee, Barb (Gordy) FINKELSON of Withee, and Lee (Mary Jo) of Chippewa Falls. Charlotte will be greatly missed by her dear friend Alice BENDER and many other friends.

Her grandchildren are as follows: Kraig, Jameson, and Laura RUSCH Travis and Kurt ERRTHUM Jodi and Erik FINKELSON Christopher, Joshua, and Sarah KELLEY Karen KRAUSE Diane BERBAUM and Carl (Michelle) KRAUSE.

Her great grandchildren are as follows: Thomas "T.J.", Jonathan, and Eric BERBAUM.

Memorial services for Charlotte were held on Monday, April 3, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in the town of Longwood with Reverend Terri Blomberg officiating. Internment will be in the Riverside Cemetery in Withee.